Red Light & Infrared Therapy

About Red Light & Infrared Therapy

Red light and infrared studios let visitors sit or lie near panels or inside a bed that give off red and near-infrared light. The studios list sessions by time, and some sit inside a spa or gym. Each studio describes its own equipment and the length of a session.

On a first visit you check in, sign a form and are shown to a private room. You are told how far to sit from the light, and you wear protective glasses if the studio provides them. Sessions last a few minutes, and the staff set the timer. Wear loose clothing or follow the studio's directions on what to wear.

To compare studios, look at the type of equipment, the length of a session, the way sessions are booked and any package. A studio that states plainly what its sessions are, and does not promise a result, is easier to trust. Ask whether the equipment is cleaned between visitors.

Before you book, ask about the rules for pregnancy, medicines that make skin sensitive to light and skin conditions. Tell the staff about any of these and check with your own health professional first. A session at a studio is a wellness service and does not replace medical care.

This is general information, not medical advice.